HR $6000 SOB

Solomons Nursing and Rehab Center•Solomons, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Solomons Nursing Center is seeking an RN or LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, and the facility Medical Director. The role includes monitoring non-licensed personnel and assisting with adjustments to treatment regimens to meet residents’ physical and psychological needs, in accordance with medical practices and applicable facility policies and standards. The position works throughout the nursing service area and involves communication and coordination with residents, families, medical staff, nursing and other department personnel, visitors, and government agencies. The nurse may make independent decisions when circumstances warrant, support residents’ needs, and participate in continuing education. The role is based at Solomons Nursing Center in Dowell, Maryland, and is listed as full-time, with an 11 p.m.–7 a.m. night shift.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of employment.
Provide a physical examination and/or physician evidence of freedom from communicable disease upon employment.
Be in good physical and mental health.
Ability to work independently or as part of a group.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and convey information about a resident’s condition.
Knowledge of elderly, ill, and/or disabled residents.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Ability to follow written and oral directions and understand basic step-by-step procedures.
Knowledge of long-term-care equipment, including lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents under the direction and supervision of attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, and the facility Medical Director.
Monitor the performance of non-licensed personnel.
Assist in modifying treatment regimens to meet residents’ physical and psychological needs in accordance with medical practices, facility policies, and applicable standards.
Maintain communication and coordination with residents, families, support departments, medical staff, nursing personnel, visitors, and government agencies to plan for residents’ needs.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
Work beyond normal working hours and temporarily in other positions when necessary; be subject to callback during emergencies.
Participate in community or civic health matters and projects as appropriate.